Shively, KY vs Williamsburg, KY

Williamsburg is moderately more affordable than Shively, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Shively scores 70 compared to 62 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shively can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shively is $847/month compared to $685/month in Williamsburg — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsburg is more affordable at $108,800 median vs $139,200.

Median household income in Shively is $46,522 compared to $32,431 in Williamsburg (+43.4%). While Shively is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shively spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Williamsburg.